HB952

Enact the Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Introduced·5/26/26
Introduced Text

Ohio HB952 establishes the Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act, protecting individuals from substantial burdens on their religious exercise by.

Ohio HB952, known as the Ohio Religious Freedom Restoration Act, aims to protect individuals from governmental actions that substantially burden their religious exercise. The act specifies that governmental entities cannot impose such burdens unless it is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of achieving that interest. Individuals whose religious exercise is burdened in violation of this act can seek relief in court. The act also addresses the immunity of governmental entities and the awarding of attorney's fees in such cases.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 10

8:45 AM

House Judiciary A., Fischer, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

May 27

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

May 26

House

Introduced